Job Description
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Exciting opportunity for a focused individual to join Energy Safe Victoria's Legal and Procurement team!
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Permanent, Full-Time position | Flexible hybrid working with 2 days in our Southbank office
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Base salary from $144,991 plus 12% super
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Protecting what matters. Powering a safer future.
About the opportunity n
Join Energy Safe Victoria's Legal and Procurement Department and play a pivotal role in supporting strong regulatory outcomes for Victorians. As a Senior Solicitor - Enforcement, you will work closely with investigators and field staff to provide strategic legal advice, support complex investigations, and lead enforcement action, including prosecutions.
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Reporting to the Prosecutions Manager, you'll deliver practical, high-quality legal guidance on the exercise of regulatory powers and contribute to matters that have a direct impact on public safety. This is a unique opportunity to apply your legal expertise in a purpose-driven environment, helping Energy Safe Victoria achieve its vision of safe and sustainable energy for all Victorians.
What you'll contribute n
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Assess and advise on enforcement matters, reviewing briefs of evidence and working closely with investigators to support effective regulatory outcomes.
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Provide expert legal advice on complex regulatory, criminal, administrative, and enforcement issues.
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Lead and conduct prosecutions, civil proceedings, appeals, and tribunal matters on behalf of Energy Safe Victoria.
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Prepare court and tribunal documents, manage litigation processes, and coordinate key stakeholders throughout proceedings.
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Undertake reviews of infringement notices and other administrative decisions.
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Deliver strategic legal advice and recommendations to senior leaders, the Executive, and the Commission.
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Contribute to regulatory reform, policy development, and legislative initiatives across the organisation.
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Build and maintain solid relationships with regulators, industry representatives,



government agencies, and other key stakeholders.
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Champion high standards of legal governance, professional ethics, and compliance.
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Mentor and support junior legal team members, fostering capability and knowledge sharing.
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Provide advice on enforcement-related matters, statutory requests, administrative decisions, and public-facing communications.
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Support broader legal and regulatory projects as required.
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To be successful, you'll have n
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Relevant tertiary qualifications in Law and admitted to practice as an Australian Lawyer.
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Hold or be eligible to hold a current Practising Certificate in Victoria
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Proven experience in prosecutions, litigation, advocacy, or regulatory enforcement.
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Strong knowledge of criminal law, evidence, court procedures, and administrative decision-making.
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Experience managing complex legal matters and appearing before courts and tribunals.
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The ability to provide practical, strategic legal advice to support business and regulatory outcomes.
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Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior leaders.
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
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Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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Experience conducting reviews of infringement notices and administrative decisions.
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A collaborative, adaptable app roach and commitment to continuous improvement.
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Alignment with Energy Safe Victoria's values of integrity, engagement, adaptability, respect, and excellence.
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Reasons to apply n
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Flexible work arrangements
including hybrid working options (minimum two days in the office per week) and accrued credit hours.
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Additional leave options,
including personal, cultural, volunteer, community service, and study leave, as well as the option to purchase extra leave.
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Generous paid parental leave
for both primary and secondary carers, plus reproductive health leave.
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Fitness Passport membership,
available to employees and their immediate family members.
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A diverse and inclusive workplace,
supported by our Diversity and Inclusion Council and commitments through our Gender Equality and Reconciliation Action Plans.
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Wellbeing initiatives,
including free annual flu vaccinations and skin checks.
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Novated leasing benefits
through our partnership with SG Fleet.
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Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
support for employees and their families.
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Home office subsidy
of $250 per year.
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Learning and development opportunities,
with strong support for career growth and internal mobility.
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Successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including reference checks and a satisfactory National Police Check.
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At Energy Safe Victoria, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and value the diverse experiences and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve and fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for all.
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If you require any adjustments or support throughout the recruitment process or in the role itself, we encourage you to discuss this with us. If you identify as a person with disability, please let us know how we can provide additional support throughout the recruitment process.
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For a confidential discussion, please contact People & Culture at
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📌 Senior Solicitor - Enforcement (Melbourne)
🏢 Energy
📍 Melbourne